--- title: "Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56b35560-95e2-47fb-882d-d0d1700c309f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56b35560-95e2-47fb-882d-d0d1700c309f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b35560-95e2-47fb-882d-d0d1700c309f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b35560-95e2-47fb-882d-d0d1700c309f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2021-12-07" --- # Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56b35560-95e2-47fb-882d-d0d1700c309f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56b35560-95e2-47fb-882d-d0d1700c309f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b35560-95e2-47fb-882d-d0d1700c309f.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of Principal Designer Framework" which involves consultancy services for Principal Designers, with an estimated value of £75,000 per annum. This tender is part of an open procurement process and is set to conclude on 17 December 2021. The contract will extend for three years, starting from 1 February 2022, with an option for a one-year extension. This opportunity is categorised under architectural and construction services, with delivery expected in Sunderland, North East, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in architectural, construction management, and consultative engineering services. Businesses with expertise in project management and experience collaborating with educational institutions or public bodies are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework, especially those prepared to engage in funding applications for associated projects through external bodies such as Arts Council and Heritage Lottery Fund. ## Notice The University seek to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:- Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required) It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Principal Designer framework. Estimated value of this framework is :- PS75k per annum For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. The framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Additional information: Via University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. Funding Description Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dd139e-ab47-4a9e-ada5-1aa699571c31 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71540000 - Construction management services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2021 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dd139e-ab47-4a9e-ada5-1aa699571c31 - 16 Nov 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dd139e-ab47-4a9e-ada5-1aa699571c31 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dd139e-ab47-4a9e-ada5-1aa699571c31 7th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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